HIP-HOP Definition & Meaning

hip-hop

or hip hop

[ hip-hop ]

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noun

a popular culture movement originated by Black performers in New York City in the 1970s and characterized by rap music, break dancing, and graffiti art:
The choreographer was a pioneer in introducing hip-hop to the national and international stage.
Writing about hip-hop was really just an excuse to write about all these other aspects of Black culture.
rap music.

adjective

relating to or characteristic of this movement:
Unlike other big-name designers, he tapped into hip-hop street styles, which made him one of the wealthiest designers of the 1990s.

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noun

a US pop culture movement originating in the 1980s comprising rap music, graffiti, and break dancing

hip-hop

Another name for rap music.

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Notes

The term hip-hop also refers to the speech, fashions, and personal style adopted by many youths, particularly in urban areas.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hip-hop¹

First recorded in 1975–80; probably hip ⁴( def ) + hop ¹( def ) (in the sense “act of hopping”

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"Rebel music in Ireland has all the same sort of ideas as hip-hop in America. A community that's oppressed, using songs to revolt in some way," said Mo Chara.

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Writing on social media, the TV personality and America's Got Talent judge said the hip-hop trio "took their performance to a different level by incorporating aggressive political statements".

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Known for hits like Ms Jackson, Rosa Parks and Hey Ya!, their swampy Southern rhythms and bohemian take on hip-hop changed the sound of the genre in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Writing on social media, TV personality and music manager Sharon Osbourne said the hip-hop trio "took their performance to a different level by incorporating aggressive political statements".

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Writing on social media, the TV personality and America's Got Talent judge said the hip-hop trio had "took their performance to a different level by incorporating aggressive political statements".

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